Accenture International Utilities and Energy Conference

IUEC is an annual event dedicated to examining opportunities for electric, oil, gas, renewables and water companies in today’s evolving energy system.

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Guest Program

Postponed

Thank you for your interest in Accenture’s annual International Utilities and Energy Conference (IUEC).

We regret to inform you that due to the rise of the Coronavirus, we have decided to postpone the event until further notice. The safety of our teams, clients and guests is our top priority and we believe that this is the right decision given the current circumstances.

Once the situation has stabilized, we will share updates on the next steps for IUEC. We appreciate your understanding and do hope you will be able to join us for the rescheduled event. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort,

Via Alberto Cadlolo, 101 – 00136, Rome, Italy

Agenda

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Now in its 30^th year, IUEC’s high-quality, business-focused agenda and vibrant peer-to-peer environment mean it’s recognized globally as the annual event of choice for senior executives in the utilities and energy sectors.

Day #1: Monday, Mar 30, 2020

1:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Women in Leadership Program

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

This half-day session brings together female executives and provides an open, inclusive forum to discuss equality trends, share ideas and collaborate on how to make the utilities sector an attractive place for women.

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Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Innovation Showcase Private Tours

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

Take the opportunity to join a private tour—including opportunities to get hands-on experience of world-leading innovative technologies and learn how they're being applied in utilities.

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Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Welcome Reception

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

Kick off IUEC 2020 in the best possible way, by joining your colleagues and fellow conference delegates on Monday evening for a rooftop reception with stunning views over the city of Rome.

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

Day #2: Tuesday, Mar 31, 2020

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Sunrise Yoga: Get Your Ohm On

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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SPEAKER

Casey Wells

Senior Managing Director – Global Utilities, Accenture

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Opening Keynote Address

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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Francesco Starace

Francesco Starace

Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Enel S.p.A.

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

European Union Green Deal

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

From Gas Stations to Charging Stations

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

10:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Networking Break

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

11:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

C&I Customers are Changing the Sustainability Game

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Hydrogen’s Place in the Energy Transition

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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SPEAKER

Bart Jan Hoevers

Bart Jan Hoevers

Chief Executive Officer, Gasunie Transport Services

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Digitally Enabled Grid

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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SPEAKERS

Rob Hopkin

Managing Director – EALA Utilities Analytics Lead, Accenture

Fintan Slye

Chairman, National Grid ESO

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Flexibility is the New Currency

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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SPEAKER

Francesco Venturini

Francesco Venturini

Senior Managing Director – Strategy & Consulting, Communications & Media, Global

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

Start-Ups in the New Energy Environment

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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SPEAKER

Freerk Bisschop

Freerk Bisschop

Director Energy, Rockstart

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

3:45 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.

Networking Break

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

4:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

New Business Opportunities

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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SPEAKER

Marc Benayoun

Chairman, Edison

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Channeling Your Inner Rockstar

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

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SPEAKER

Mark Schulman

World Renowned Drummer, Author, and Keynote Speaker

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy 00136

7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location

Villa Miani, Via Trionfale 151, Rome, Italy 00136

Take a short walk through the hotel's secret garden to the Villa Miani, located right next to the Rome Cavalieri. Marvel at the exquisite views and dine like royalty at this historic home.

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Location

Villa Miani, Via Trionfale 151, Rome, Italy 00136

Day #3: Wednesday, Apr 1, 2020

6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Sunrise Yoga: Get Your Ohm On

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Purpose-Driven Business

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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SPEAKER

Jean-Marc Ollagnier

Jean-Marc Ollagnier

CEO – EUROPE

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Tomorrow's Energy Scenarios

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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SPEAKER

Kristian Ruby

Secretary General, Eurelectric

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

The Agile Organization

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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Inge Oosterhuis

Inge Oosterhuis

Managing Director – Strategy & Consulting, Talent & Organization, Energy

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Networking Break

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Designing for a Future World

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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SPEAKER

Abbie Walsh

Chief Design Officer UKI – Accenture Interactive, Accenture

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Betting Big on Batteries

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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SPEAKER

Dr. Daniel Kammen

Dr. Daniel Kammen

Professor – Energy, Public Policy & Nuclear Engineering, UC Berkeley

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

The Climate Culture

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

Session details coming soon

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Iona Neilson

Sustainability Manager, Formula E Holdings

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Closing Keynote Address

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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SPEAKER

Paul Polman

Co-Founder and Chairman, IMAGINE

Location

Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, Via Alberto Cadlolo 101, Rome, Italy, 00136

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Speakers

Each of our storytellers—whether business leader, world traveler or local creative—will bring the topics on the agenda to life in a vivid, insightful and memorable way.

Marc Benayoun

Chairman, Edison

Marc Benayoun is Chairman of Edison and Group Senior Executive Vice President-Customer, Services and Regional Action at EDF Group.

Freerk Bisschop

Director Energy, Rockstart

Freerk Bisschop is the Director Energy at Rockstart, an international company that supports and empowers startups.

Bart Jan Hoevers

Chief Executive Officer, Gasunie Transport Services

Bart Jan Hoevers is the Chief Executive Officer of Gasunie Transport Services.

Rob Hopkin

Managing Director – EALA Utilities Analytics Lead, Accenture

Rob Hopkin is a utilities industry specialist at Accenture focused on digital transformation across the value chain.

Dr. Daniel Kammen

Professor – Energy, Public Policy & Nuclear Engineering, UC Berkeley

Daniel Kammen is a professor at UC Berkeley and the first Environment and Climate Partnership for the Americas Fellow.

Iona Neilson

Sustainability Manager, Formula E Holdings

Iona Neilson is a Sustainability Manager ensuring environmental and social value is at the core of Formula E's strategic vision.

Inge Oosterhuis

Managing Director – Strategy & Consulting, Talent & Organization, Energy

Paul Polman

Co-Founder and Chairman, IMAGINE

Paul Polman is Chair of IMAGINE, a business collaboration in the drive to achieve the Global Goals, and former CEO of Unilever.

Kristian Ruby

Secretary General, Eurelectric

Kristian Ruby is Secretary General of Eurelectric with extensive experience in political affairs.

Mark Schulman

World Renowned Drummer, Author, and Keynote Speaker

Mark Schulman is a first call drummer for world-class rock and pop artists and will share his "Rock Your Mindset" philosophy.

Fintan Slye

Chairman, National Grid ESO

Fintan Slye is Director of the System Operator at National Grid ESO and former CEO of the EirGrid Group.

Francesco Starace

Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Enel S.p.A.

Francesco Starace is Chief Executive Officer and General Manager at Enel S.p.A. and was formerly CEO and GM of Enel Green Power.

Francesco Venturini

Senior Managing Director – Strategy & Consulting, Communications & Media, Global

Francesco is Accenture’s Communications and Media Global Industry lead.

Abbie Walsh

Chief Design Officer UKI – Accenture Interactive, Accenture

Abbie Walsh is the Chief Design Officer at Accenture Interactive whose passion is making businesses more human through design.

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"It was the best of any energy conference I have attended and had a great mix of attendees and relevant speakers."

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Guest program

The IUEC guest program will showcase the best of The Eternal City with exclusive, carefully curated activities for guests to enjoy while you are in session.

Tuesday, March 31, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Behind the seams

Immerse yourself in the history of one of the original Italian couture fashion houses.

Wednesday, April 1, 2020 @ 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

When in Rome: An epicurean adventure

Visit local markets and immerse yourself in Rome’s world-renowned food culture as you eat and drink your way through the city.

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Rome on your own

Exploring solo more your style? Speak with our tour concierge to create a bespoke itinerary.

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